Acceptance of Endoscopes in Otology – An Indian Perspective and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Introduction The role of endoscopes in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) field has been described since the 1980s; It started with endoscopic nasal surgeries, followed by otological and laryngological procedures, and, since then, it has experienced a rapid evolution. Endoscopes help otologists understand how to approach difficult areas of middle ear, as well as the physiology of middle ear cleft.

Keywords

• endoscope
• otology
• ear surgery
• microscopes